Forward With Fope: Pushing Forward
I’ll be honest, I’ve been pretty frustrated lately. Not even about the turmoil in Austin or Washington, the economy or any of the other thousand soundbites floating in the media — rather, in the past
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Eden Ranch property in Flower Mound sold; private school proposed
A 51-acre portion of the proposed Eden Ranch development in west Flower Mound has been sold, and court documents indicate the new owners plan to develop or donate the property for a private Pre-K-12 school campus with academic, administrative and athletic facilities. The sale follows the foreclos...
Lewisville High School students involved in shooting at short-term rental, officials say
Shots rang out at a short-term rental property in Little Elm Friday night, and officials believe a majority of the people involved were from Lewisville High School. Little Elm police officers responded to a report of gunshots and a large group of juveniles running through a neighborhood near Whit...
Lewisville High School students involved in shooting at short-term rental
Shots rang out at a short-term rental property in Little Elm Friday night, and officials believe a majority of the people involved were from Lewisville High School. Little Elm police officers responded to a report of gunshots and a large group of juveniles running through a neighborhood near Whit...
The Trial Phase Explained: Determining whether spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation is right for you
It’s no secret that Dr. Eric Anderson and Dr. John Broadnax at Advanced Pain Institute are experts at head-to-toe pain management. And one of the biggest reasons why is that, for certain advanced treatments, they rely on real-world data to let them know whether they are on the right track. This ...
Flower Mound Mayor’s Message – July 2026
Hello friends! As the summer heats up, so does our work on our annual budget. As we begin another budget season, there is one big question that we focus on: How do we keep taxes low and build a strong future, while continuing to provide the exceptional services that make Flower Mound one of the b...
Highland Village working to cut into $2.1 million budget deficit
Highland Village started discussing the city’s upcoming budget, which is projected to be in a deficit of slightly more than $2.1 million. City council and staff began discussing plans on how to mitigate the deficit at Tuesday’s council meeting, but another meeting will be held next week to contin...
Taco bar concept in Flower Mound to close after 10 years
Southern Denton County foodies will have a couple more weeks to get their finals meals in at a popular taco bar concept. Urbano Enchilada Taco Bar will close its doors at the end of July, concluding nearly 10 years of serving a taste of Mexico in Flower Mound. The Mexican restaurant announced th...
Southern Denton County first responders deploy to Central Texas to help flood aid
Heavy flooding has hit Central Texas again, and crews from southern Denton County are heading south to help. Crew from the Flower Mound Fire Department and Lewisville Fire Department Flower Mound sent its AMBUS unit and Lewisville sent crews to Kerrville Thursday after Governor Greg Abbott declar...
Art project in Lewisville up for international recognition
An art installation in Lewisville is one of 100 projects from around the world that can be voted on to win an international award. ‘Civitas,’ the sculpture outside Lewisville’s new Tittle-McFadden Public Safety Center, is in the running for the CODAawards People’s Choice Award, the organization a...
Northlake Notes – July 2026
I want to begin by thanking the residents who continue to stay engaged in Northlake’s future. Whether you voted in the recent election, attend meetings, ask questions or simply take time to understand how local government works, your involvement matters. With the voter approval of the Northlake M...
Flower Mound wants open communication with residents in budget talks
Flower Mound will likely have to face tough budget decisions in the next couple of years, but it is not in any sort of financial crisis, the town says. Residents have recently voiced concerns about Flower Mound’s budget amid talks of a tax rate increase and possible service cuts, especially with ...
The Collective Boutiques prepared to open in Highland Village
Shop owners are moved in and Highland Village’s new boutique store is just about ready to welcome shoppers. The Collective Boutiques will host a soft opening Saturday in preparation for its grand opening on Saturday, August 15. “Our amazing shop owners are getting ready to transform their spaces,...
Cypress Kroger shooting: Suspect identified, person shot after domestic disturbance
Harris County officials have identified the suspect in the shooting at a Cypress Kroger store on Wednesday.
Man and his dog drown in Argyle pond
The bodies of a man and his dog were recovered from a pond in Argyle Wednesday evening. Local fire departments responded to a possible drowning at the ponds near the Country Lakes residential community. According to Denton County ESD No. 1 and 2 spokesperson Megan Reynolds, an individual had repo...
Southern Denton County, let’s talk Flock
Flock Safety cameras are seen at many street corners in southern Denton County. But how do they work? According to Flock’s website, its cameras can detect gunshots, certain audio and read license plates, helping law enforcement quickly search for incidents and suspect vehicles without having to w...
Two southern Denton County mosquito traps test positive for West Nile Virus
Denton County Public Health will fog a pair of areas Thursday and Wednesday after a pair of mosquito traps in the area tested positive for West Nile Virus. A sample from the southwestern portion of Denton County and another south of Argyle tested positive for West Nile Virus, adding to the list o...
Science-based testing powers better health at Plus10
Flower Mound resident Yves Lafortune has competed in his fair share of Ironman events, 100-mile runs, and national-level triathlons over the years. And if you ask him if he plans to do more, he wouldn’t hesitate to say yes. Clearly, the challenge isn’t finding the passion or commitment to keep go...
Northlake hopes minor road improvements will quell traffic while waiting on TxDOT
Northlake wants to offer some traffic relief on its east side before school traffic ramps back up. Town Council unanimously approved $600,000 in construction costs at its June meeting, which will go toward improving Cleveland-Gibbs Road near Westbridge Road. The approved costs are part of an agre...
Flower Mound church giving back by packing meals, collecting canned goods
Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church is bringing back its packathon event, while also collecting canned foods for local nonprofits. The event kicks off Thursday and continues Friday at Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church in Flower Mound, where volunteers will pack 300,000 meals to figh...
Highland Village City Update – July 2026
We kicked off the summer last month at Celebrate Highland Village. It was a beautiful evening in Highland Village! Our City employees absolutely knocked it out of the park. From the incredible performance by Emerald City Downtown Fever, to the delicious food trucks (I definitely ate more than I s...
Justin starts search for new police chief
The City of Justin is looking for a new chief to head its police department. Justin PD is officially on the search for a new police chief after, the city announced in a press release Monday afternoon. Brian Frieda According to Justin Director of Communications Amy Border, Chief of Police Brian Fr...
Argyle ISD appoints former board member to fill vacant seat
A familiar face will be back on the Argyle ISD Board of Trustees, despite the board seeming adamant about not appointing someone to an elected position. Sam Slaton will rejoin the Argyle ISD Board of Trustees after the board unanimously voted Monday to appoint him to fill the vacant Place 7 seat....
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<strong>Event date:</strong> July 23, 2026 <br><strong>Event Time: </strong>03:00 PM - 09:00 PM<br><strong>Location:</strong> <br>Texas Roadhouse<br>3811 Long Prairie Rd.<br>Flower Mound, TX 75028<br><strong>Description:</strong><br>Join us at Texas Roadhouse in Flower Mound on Thursday, July 23,...
Lewisville to spray after second trap tests positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquito spraying has been scheduled in Lewisville, again, after another mosquito trap in the city tested positive for West Nile Virus. Lewisville scheduled spraying to occur in the area around the 900 block of Rachels Court at 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the city, the area whe...
Full Steam Ahead: A-train still on track after 15 years
Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) is celebrating the A-train’s 15th birthday this year. Since its inception in June 2011, the A-train – a 21-mile commuter rail line funded by DCTA member cities Highland Village, Lewisville and Denton, along with federal funding – connects riders in De...
Luxury salon concept approved at Lakeside in Flower Mound
A new site at the Lakeside Crossing development is starting to come to fruition as one of the empty lots is ready to be built on. Cachet Salons & Spa is set to build a new location in Flower Mound after the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission approved its site plan in June. The luxury salon, wh...
Bartonville PD enters into partnership with ICE
The Bartonville Police Department will work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement when conducting arrests. Bartonville Town Council approved a consent agenda item at its June meeting that allows the town’s police department to partner with ICE through the 287(g) Task Force Model. According to ...
Walk for Lives in Flower Mound raises awareness about fentanyl
The United States is in the midst of a fentanyl crisis, which has led to the deaths of tens of thousands of citizens. An event in Flower Mound aimed to raise awareness about the drug. Walk for Lives – Flower Mound brought together families impacted by fentanyl poisoning, healthcare professionals,...
Biz Buzz
Monthly roundup of openings, closings, and business updates in southern Denton County as published in our July 2026 issue. GreenBird, offering golf simulators and food, is now open at 5701 Long Prairie Rd. #200, Flower Mound. CC Mango, serving boba tea, is now open at 2701 Cross Timbers Rd. #238,...
Injured fisherman rescued in Lewisville
A man was rescued in Lewisville after he ventured too close to the shoreline while fishing. Crews with the Lewisville Fire Department responded to a call of a fisherman that had fallen down a steep, rocky embankment in Lewisville Saturday afternoon, and performed a technical rescue to bring the f...
Argyle chiropractor empowering health, one adjustment at a time
Some of Spencer Dupré’s earliest childhood memories were of him occasionally tagging along with his mother at work. Mom was a busy pharmacist, so it wasn’t out of the ordinary for them to be in hospital settings for various appointments. Spencer certainly wasn’t overwhelmed by the environment, an...
Bartonville Police Blotter
A theft occurred in the front parking lot of Tractor Supply during the early morning hours of March 30. An unidentified man driving a white extended-cab pickup truck allegedly cut the locks, cable and boot securing inventory before stealing a new Bad Boy 60-inch Maverick mower and a silver 2020 C...
Argyle native goes No. 2 overall in 2026 MLB Draft
Argyle native Grady Emerson is one step closer to a career in Major League Baseball. The high school shortstop, MLB Pipeline’s No. 1 draft prospect this year, was selected No. 2 overall in the 2026 MLB Draft by the Tampa Bay Rays, giving him the opportunity to start his professional baseball care...
Denton Mayor’s Column – July 2026
I am deeply humbled and honored that the people of Denton have once again chosen me to serve as their Mayor. My hope is that this election has put to rest the notion that one vote does not matter. The final margin was just 52 votes – a powerful reminder that every voice counts and every vote has ...
Family-owned Ousley Vision helps patients see – and look – their best
Dr. Audrie Ousley and longtime optician Jackie Elliott have fitted more than their fair share of customers with reasonably priced, high-quality eyewear over the years. And if there’s been one piece of feedback they and their staff at Ousley Vision hear time and again, it’s that while people appre...
Arrest made in connection to teen's drowning at Lake Ray Hubbard
Dallas Police have detained a 19-year-old suspect in connection to a teenager's drowning this past April.
Texas Rangers investigating City of Trinidad after water issues, controversial arrests, firings
After controversial arrests, alleged retaliatory firings and a litany of water issues, the Texas Rangers are investigating the City of Trinidad.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Fort Worth City Council calls for pause on data centers
Residents of Fort Worth have been pushing back against data center construction this week, and now several Fort Worth City Council members are joining them. FOX 4's Dionne Anglin has more.
Dallas public libraries closed during citywide furlough day
Dallas residents hoping to use public libraries on Friday were disappointed to find their doors locked due to a citywide furlough day. FOX 4's Lori Brown has more on how the city is trying to tackle its budget crisis.